Aarogya Setu Mobile App

How to use Aarogya Setu Mobile App ?

Aarogya Setu, is a mobile app developed by Government of India to connect essential health services with the people of India to fight against COVID-19.

The App is available on Google Play for Android users and  Apple App store for iPhone users. You can download the App from there.

Below is link given to download the app:

For iPhone users link -https://apps.apple.com/in/app/aarogyasetu/id1505825357

For Android users link -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=nic.goi.aarogyasetu&hl=en_IN

An app that can save you from from novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Here's a quick guide on how to use the App

1. Download and Install the App from Google Play or Apple App store.

2. Next step, open the App. The App is available in 11 languages-10 Indian languages and English. You can choose your language.

3. After selecting the language, The application will show some of the highlights such as-

 4. Then, click on the register now icon.

It will ask for the permission to open Bluetooth and will ask to allow 'location sharing'.Click on allow button. You have to note that, you have to always keep 'ON' Bluetooth and GPS on your phone.

5. Next, it will ask to enter your mobile number. Enter and Submit your mobile number, so that you can be informed in case you have crossed paths with someone who has tested positive. Then it will send and ask OTP.

6. To Self-Asses yourself click on the self-assesment test icon. You Will be asked number of questions. All you to do is answer honestly. In case some of the answers suggest Covid symptoms, the information will be sent to the government server. The data will help the government to take desired steps.

the app will ask you inbuilt questions as given below:

a. First, it will ask your gender .i.e. Male, Female or Other. Answer that.

b. Next, it will ask about your age.

c. Then, it will ask whether you are experiencing any of the symptoms like Cough,Fever, Difficulty in breathing,None of the above.

If you are experiencing any of them click on the symptoms and if Not click on None of the Above.

d. Then, it will ask about the disease problems if you have ever had. Answer about it correctly.

e. Next, it will ask whether you have been on international tour in last 14 days or Not. Click on your choice.

f. Then, it will ask whether you have been in touch with someone who has been rested Positive for COVID-19, 

whether you are a healthcare worker and examined a COVID-19 Case without protective gear Or, None of the above.

Click on the right answer!

On the basis of assessment of your answers it will tell you whether your infection risk is low, moderate, or high.

It will also suggest you the precautionary measures to avoid any chance of exposure to novel Corona virus.

Green color - means low risk

Orange color - means high risk.

Aarogya Setu tracks through location generated social graph, your interaction with someone who could have tested COVID-19 positive.

Device location- It is recommended that you set your location sharing to 'Always'. You can change this anytime later.

Bluetooth Monitors your device's proximity to another mobile device. It is recommended that you keep it on all times.

At the end, it tells you, how one can keep clean and safe from getting infected.

PM CARE FUND -  You can also donate on PM CARE FUND using Aarogya Setu App  and collectively participate in a fight against COVID-19.

#StaySafe #StayHome #MaintainSocialDistancing

Point to be noted that,App is fully safe in regard to privacy Concerns

The three  privacy features are as follows:

1. Personal identification will be de-identified , so that it will not show personal information of any infected person near you .

2. Aarogya Setu App will save your location information and people you are in contact. It will only send information to NIC server when you are in contact with infected person or your probability of getting infected is high.

3. It will clean the unwanted data at an interval on both, your phone and NIC server.

So, don't wait! Download and use the app for your safety and for the safety of people around you.